Community Statistics

The City of Langford is a bustling community nestled in the foothills of Mount Finlayson. We are the urban core of the West Shore, also known as the Western Communities. As a young, growing community of over 29,000 with ambition and a modern, West Coast style, we have many opportunities to offer new residents and businesses. There is no better place in which to live and invest than the City of Langford.

Langford projected an increase in its population by 123% over 25 years starting in 2001: a leap from 18,840 (2001) to an estimated 42,100 in 2026. As our real estate market booms and draws families of all ages to the city, our tax base increases and allows for Mayor and Council to continue investing in Langford's future growth and beautification.

Area/ Municipality

2001 Actual

2011 Actual

2026 Estimate

% Change

% of Total Growth

Core (Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay, Esquimalt)

211,704

223,993

244,200

15%

36%

Peninsula (North Saanich, Central Saanich, Sidney)

39,085

38,203

46,300

18%

8%

West Shore (excluding Langford)

42,273

43,832

70,200

66%

31%

Langford

18,840

29,228

42,100

123%

26%

Businesses interested in starting in or moving to Langford can expect a healthy, growing consumer base that will seek local amenities over those of other south Island municipalities. Langford's demographics also encourage investment: young professionals and trades people and those with already-established careers move here to take advantage of affordable new homes and ever-expanding business opportunities. As of 2005, the median household income in Langford was $73,775 compared to the Capital Region's median of $70,153. With an influx of younger residents, Langford also boasts a much higher labour force participation rate of 74% than the rest of the Capital Regional District which sits at only 65%, according to the 2006 Canadian Census. The Langford community is built by these hard-working individuals.

Area

Number of Private Households

Under $20,000

$20,000 to $39,999

$40,000 to $59,999

$60,000 to $79,999

Over $80,000

Langford

6,545

4.2%

13.6%

18.1%

20.8%

43%

CRD

95,880

5.7%

15.5%

19.4%

18.3%

41.2%

The City of Langford has taken the unique approach of welcoming large retail and wholesale stores and light industrial enterprises. This in turn attracts satellite small businesses, from locally-owned boutiques to national franchises. This gives Langford a solid commercial tax base which the City uses to fuel its dynamic, innovative policies, such as a streamlined re-zoning process and an Official Community Plan that encourages live-work condominiums.

Bring your family and your business to Langford and carve a future for yourself in Vancouver Island's most energetic community.

To learn more about our community and the beautiful region of British Columbia in which it resides, read About Langford.